Company: QUENCH CAKES AND FOODS
Job Title: Pastry Chef / Cake Decorator
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: HEAD CHEF
About Quench Cakes and Foods
Quench Cakes and Foods is over 5 years in the bakery and food business specializing in custom-made cakes, celebration cakes, wedding cakes, pastries, desserts, and other baked products. We are committed to delivering high-quality products, creativity, excellent presentation, and outstanding customer service.
We are looking for a talented, creative, and dedicated Pastry Chef to join our team and help us deliver exceptional products to our customers.
Job Purpose
The Pastry Chef will be responsible for preparing, baking, decorating, and presenting cakes and pastries to the highest quality standards while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and efficient use of ingredients.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and bake birthday cakes, wedding cakes, celebration cakes, cupcakes, muffins, cookies, and other pastries.
- Design and decorate cakes according to customer specifications, themes, and occasions.
- Prepare cake fillings, buttercream, fondant, ganache, frostings, and other decorative elements.
- Develop creative cake designs and recommend new products for the business menu.
- Ensure consistency in taste, texture, size, quality, and presentation.
- Accurately measure ingredients and follow recipes while minimizing waste.
- Maintain proper hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness in the kitchen and bakery.
- Monitor baking ingredients, stock levels, expiry dates, and equipment condition.
- Coordinate with management on customer orders, production schedules, and delivery deadlines.
- Handle customer requests professionally and ensure orders are completed on time.
- Assist in taking attractive product photographs and creating content for marketing and social media.
- Maintain proper records of production, ingredient usage, and customer orders.
Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate, diploma, or relevant training in pastry, bakery, catering, or food production is an advantage.
- Proven practical experience in cake baking, pastry preparation, and cake decoration.
- Strong skills in buttercream, fondant, wedding cake finishing, and modern cake designs.
- Knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and proper kitchen practices.
- Creativity, attention to detail, and good time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Good communication, teamwork, and customer-service skills.
Candidates with strong practical skills and a portfolio of their cake designs are encouraged to apply.
Key Performance Indicators
- Quality and consistency of cakes and pastries.
- Timely completion of customer orders.
- Customer satisfaction and repeat orders.
- Ingredient control and reduction of wastage.
- Creativity and contribution to new products.
- Cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV or a brief summary of their experience, together with photographs of their cake and pastry work.
Application deadline: 05. NOV. 2025
Application email: quenchcakes@gmail.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a practical skills assessment and interview.
